You haven’t lived until you try all of these!
Mofongo
What is it: Deep-fried green plantains mashed together with sautéed onion, garlic, olive oil and other ingredients such pork or seafood.
Taste: Heavenly & delicious.
Conclusion: Why don’t we eat more mofongo?
Get a recipe here.
Pernil
What is it: Slow-roasted marinated pork shoulder, commonly made for holidays & special occasions.
Taste: Crunchy skin, tender meat, this dish is the Puerto Rican equivalent to a Thanksgiving turkey.
Conclusion: PLEASE, YOU MUST TRY A PERNIL BEFORE YOU DIE.
Get a recipe here.
Arroz con gandules
What is it: A combination of rice, pigeon peas, and pork, cooked in the same pot with sofrito. It is one of the signature rice dishes of Puerto Rican cuisine.
Taste: Like substance of the gods.
Conclusion: Pernil + arroz con gandules = #winning
Get a recipe here.
Pastelón
What is it: Sweet plantains mashed together and layered with ground beef much like lasagna.
Taste: Savory & sweet.
Conclusion: Add pastelón to your bucket list.
Get a recipe here.
via BuzzFeed/Food
